Coaching for MYLC

Thank you for your interest in coaching with Middleton Youth Lacrosse Club—we truly appreciate individuals like you who are eager to contribute to our community's young athletes! As a coach, you'll have a vital role in nurturing player development, helping kids build skills, confidence, and a passion for lacrosse while fostering teamwork and positive experiences. Your involvement also strengthens the program's overall stability and growth, creating a supportive environment for all families. We're excited about the possibility of having you join our program!

If you're eager to coach with Middleton Youth Lacrosse Club, expressing interest is simple and straightforward. During program registration, families have the opportunity to indicate their interest in coaching roles. We appreciate you letting us know early! Alternatively, you can directly contact the appropriate youth coordinator: our Boys Youth Coordinator for boys teams or our Girls Youth Coordinator for girls teams. As we assess program needs, we'll follow up with interested candidates to discuss available positions, responsibilities, and expectations, ensuring a great fit for everyone involved. We're here to make the process easy and welcoming. Let's connect and get you on the field!

Once accepted as a coach with Middleton Youth Lacrosse Club, you'll be required to register with USA Lacrosse, our national governing body, to ensure access to essential resources and compliance with best practices. This registration process involves becoming a member and fulfilling certification requirements, all tailored to support effective and safe coaching. The entire experience is handled online through your USA Lacrosse account, complete with helpful email prompts for steps like background checks, and it's user-friendly for coaches at every level. Middleton Lacrosse and USA Lacrosse require our coaches to achieve at least bronze certification.

Here's a step-by-step overview based on the official process:

1. Become a USA Lacrosse Member: Start by signing up for a Coach Membership on the USA Lacrosse website (usalacrosse.com/membership). This is the foundation for all coaching activities and provides access to resources, insurance, and certification. You'll need to provide basic personal information (name, email, address) and complete an online form.
2. Background Check: After membership activation, you'll receive an email with instructions to initiate a free background screening. This is required for all coach members and must be started within 15 calendar days of joining/renewing. The check is conducted through a third-party service and typically takes a few days to complete.
3. Abuse Prevention Training: As part of Bronze certification (the baseline for our coaches), you must complete the free online Abuse Prevention course. This is accessed via your USA Lacrosse account dashboard.
4. Other Required Courses for Bronze Certification: Bronze is included with your USA Lacrosse Coach membership and requires completing several short online courses that focus on safety and risk management: Cardiac Care, Concussion Awareness, Cultural Competency, and an annual rules test.

For full details or to start the process, visit the links below.

Questions?

Have any questions about coaching for Middleton Youth Lacrosse Club or becoming certified with USA Lacrosse? Don't hesitate to reach out—we're here to help make the process smooth and answer all your inquiries. Contact the appropriate youth coordinator for personalized guidance.